Waweru Richu v Commissioner of Co-Operatives;Bila Jasho Hupati Sacco Limited (Bila Jasho Hupati Sacco Limited) [2020] KECPT 77 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 77
- Citation
- [2020] KECPT 77 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Commissioner of Co-operatives
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the Appellant failed to comply with the mandatory provisions for filing an appeal and did not provide a proper basis to warrant the Tribunal to allow the appeal.
Facts
The Appellant, Waweru Richu, appealed against a surcharge order issued by the Commissioner of Co-operatives. The surcharge was based on an inquiry report that the Appellant allegedly made unauthorized payments and single-handedly ran the SACCO.
Issues
- Whether the appeal was filed in compliance with mandatory provisions
- Whether the Appellant has a proper basis to warrant the Tribunal to allow the appeal
Reasoning
The mandatory documents required for filing an appeal were not included in the Memorandum of Appeal, and the inquiry report was found to be defective.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Co-operative Societies Act (Cap 490)
- Co-operatives Society (Practice and Procedures) Rules 2009
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